Planning Commission 2-09-09

TOWN OF WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, February 9, 2009 I.    Introductions: Commission members present were Bruce Cox, Peter Daniels, Ed Williams, Chris Charest, and deForest Bearse (Land Use Administrator). The audience members present were Paul Tillman, Stephen Farrington, and Chris Callahan. II.    Approval of Minutes: Meeting of January 12, 2009 Ed Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of January 12, 2008 as corrected.  Bruce Cox seconded it.  All were unanimous. III.    Review Meeting Agenda – additions, corrections The Commission will discuss and sign a mylar. deForest Bearse mentioned that the grant did not come through for workshops on the Town Plan.  She would like to see the Exit 8 Interchanged added to the Town Plan. Peter Daniels stated that on the mylar for Daniels Inc, he put the easement on Lot 3.  He drafted the wording for the easement and gave it to Larry Melon.  The wording was never approved.  The easement for the right of way does not need to wait to be sold.  It is up to the present owner.  It is the property owner doing it.  If it is recorded, it gives the Town clout.  The Commission mentioned that they should not sign a mylar if it is not completely done. IV.    Public Hearings: A. Final Plat Amendment #09.1808 by Catherine Voghell Farrington requesting an amendment to Final Plat #12.2203 to show the bounds of the shared right-of-way to the properties on Garden Way in Ascutney (continued from January 12, 2009) Chairman Daniels opened the hearing at 7:05.  Mr. & Mrs. Farrington were on speaker phone.  Stephen Farrington stated that he is calling in on behalf of Catherine Farrington.  deForest Bearse tried to contact Michael Cohen by phone.  She was unable to reach him.  Chris Callahan, Stephen Farrington, and Paul Tillman affirmed.  Paul Tillman has talked with Mr. Springer, Stephen Farrington, and Chris Callahan.  There is a document from Mr. Springer for everyone’s thoughts and comments.  They are checking on boundary lines with Bob Farnsworth. Paul Tillman has been in contact with the two lawyers.  He has not been able to get in contact with Mr. Harrington.  The document has the right of way, the utilities, and redefined the boundary lines.  Michael Cohen wanted some wording fixed.  They are trying to make the document so that everyone can use it.  There is a house on Garden Way that is going to be auctioned off on Thursday, February 12, 20008.  Paul Tillman is not sure who will be signing the document for that house.  Stephen Farrington will try to get in touch with Mr. Harrington.  Paul Tillman will make sure that the Town has a copy of this document when it is finalized.  It will have the 50 foot right of way all the way and everyone will benefit from the utilities. Paul Tillman said that with so many people involved it has been hard to get this done.  There is a document out there now. Stephen Farrington said that everyone whose property is involved has seen the document.  He is asking for another continuance to get all the signatures needed and record it in the land records.  The intent is to do the 50 foot turnaround when the weather permits.  He wants to discuss with the Town in regards to the Town’s standards for the road.  He would like to resolve the right of way first and then get the others done.  Chris Callahan said that at this point it sounds like they are working on it. Ed Williams made a motion to continue this hearing on March 9, 2009.  Chris Charest seconded it.  All were unanimous to continue this hearing.  V. Sketch Plan Reviews: VI.    Public Comment: There were none. VII.    Set or reinforce the agenda, date, time, and place for the next meeting Monday, February 23, 2009, 7:00PM-workshop meeting; Monday, March 9, 2009, 7:00 PM-regular meeting VIII.     Adjournment: Chris Charest made a motion to adjourn at 7:50.  Ed Williams seconded it.  All were unanimous to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Diana Day